The USA has produced many fine yachts over the years, with the largest measuring in excess of 70 metres. We count down the top 50 largest in the world, starting with a recent launch. Endless Summer was delivered earlier this year following close collaboration between Delta Marine and Christensen Yachts. Currently offered for charter with Y.CO she boasts a top speed of 16 knots and a homely, neutral-toned interior that can accommodate up to 12 guests. Builder: Delta Marine Exterior Styling & Naval Architecture: Christensen

The USA has produced many fine yachts over the years, with the largest measuring in excess of 70 metres. We count down the top 50 largest in the world, starting with a recent launch.

Endless Summer was delivered earlier this year following close collaboration between Delta Marine and Christensen Yachts. Currently offered for charter with Y.CO she boasts a top speed of 16 knots and a homely, neutral-toned interior that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

Trinity’s Geoff Van Aller acted as naval architect on Aspen Alternative, which was built in aluminium and launched in 2010. She features interiors from Evan K. Marshall, accommodating guests in five staterooms. Two 2,250hp Caterpillar 3512Bs power her to a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots, with a range of 4,000 nautical miles. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Evan K. Marshall Previous name: Imagine

Trinity’s Geoff Van Aller acted as naval architect on Aspen Alternative, which was built in aluminium and launched in 2010. She features interiors from Evan K. Marshall, accommodating guests in five staterooms. Two 2,250hp Caterpillar 3512Bs power her to a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots, with a range of 4,000 nautical miles.

Delivered to her American owner, Rick Hendrick of NASCAR fame, and as such, joins the informal yet exclusive “NASCAR Yacht Club”, comprised of yachtsmen such as Roger Penske and Felix Sabates. Wheels features a full-beam master suite on the main deck, four guest staterooms below, and a fifth stateroom on the pilothouse deck. Twin CATs take her to a 19-knot maximum speed—even NASCAR greats need to enjoy the slower lane sometimes. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Scott Carpenter

Delivered to her American owner, Rick Hendrick of NASCAR fame, and as such, joins the informal yet exclusive “NASCAR Yacht Club”, comprised of yachtsmen such as Roger Penske and Felix Sabates. Wheels features a full-beam master suite on the main deck, four guest staterooms below, and a fifth stateroom on the pilothouse deck. Twin CATs take her to a 19-knot maximum speed—even NASCAR greats need to enjoy the slower lane sometimes.

Impromptu (ex-Mia Elise) was delivered in time to make her debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2010. Sistership to Mine Games and Norwegian Queen, she has an interior designed by Patrick Knowles. Her layout accommodates 12 guests thanks to an extra 6th stateroom on the bridge deck. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Patrick Knowles Former name: Mia Elise

Impromptu (ex-Mia Elise) was delivered in time to make her debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2010. Sistership to Mine Games and Norwegian Queen, she has an interior designed by Patrick Knowles. Her layout accommodates 12 guests thanks to an extra 6th stateroom on the bridge deck.

Tsumat comes from the successful 50 metre all-aluminium series designed by the Trinity Yachts in-house team. ABS classed and MCA compliant, the yacht has an interior styled by JC Espinosa and Ramon Alonso of Loguer Design. Tsumat is a yacht that combines speed with the owner's love of the outdoors. Her interior layout accommodates 12 guests in six cabins – the usual split-level owner suite enjoying a panoramic front view, a VIP cabin on the bridge deck, and two doubles and two twins on the lower deck. The yacht is powered by twin 3,384hp Caterpillar 3516B engines, giving her a top speed of 22.5 knots and a range of 3,700 nautical miles at 10 knots. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: JC Espinosa / Ramon Alonso

Tsumat comes from the successful 50 metre all-aluminium series designed by the Trinity Yachts in-house team. ABS classed and MCA compliant, the yacht has an interior styled by JC Espinosa and Ramon Alonso of Loguer Design. Tsumat is a yacht that combines speed with the owner's love of the outdoors.

Her interior layout accommodates 12 guests in six cabins – the usual split-level owner suite enjoying a panoramic front view, a VIP cabin on the bridge deck, and two doubles and two twins on the lower deck. The yacht is powered by twin 3,384hp Caterpillar 3516B engines, giving her a top speed of 22.5 knots and a range of 3,700 nautical miles at 10 knots.

Lady Sura comes from the successful 50 metre all-aluminium series designed by the Trinity Yachts' in-house team. ABS classed and MCA compliant, the yacht has an interior styled by Patrick Knowles, rich in anigre, mahogany and varied burl finishes. Her interior layout accommodates 12 guests in six cabins – the usual two-level owner suite enjoying a panoramic front view, a VIP cabin on the bridge deck, and three doubles and a twin on the lower deck. The yacht is powered by twin 2,250hp Caterpillar 3512B engines, giving her a top speed of 19 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Patrick Knowles

Lady Sura comes from the successful 50 metre all-aluminium series designed by the Trinity Yachts' in-house team. ABS classed and MCA compliant, the yacht has an interior styled by Patrick Knowles, rich in anigre, mahogany and varied burl finishes.

Her interior layout accommodates 12 guests in six cabins – the usual two-level owner suite enjoying a panoramic front view, a VIP cabin on the bridge deck, and three doubles and a twin on the lower deck. The yacht is powered by twin 2,250hp Caterpillar 3512B engines, giving her a top speed of 19 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots.

Launched in 2006 by Delta Marine, Victoria Del Mar II is a tri-deck displacement yacht built in GRP with interiors by Walter Nelson. Accommodation for 14 guests is split across seven cabins, including a master cabin, four doubles and two twins. Her crew quarters allow for a staff of up to ten people, while the twin Caterpillar 3512B engines mean a top speed of 17 knots and a maximum cruising range of 3,500 nautical miles at 11 knots. Builder: Delta Marine Interior design: Walter Nelson

Launched in 2006 by Delta Marine, Victoria Del Mar II is a tri-deck displacement yacht built in GRP with interiors by Walter Nelson. Accommodation for 14 guests is split across seven cabins, including a master cabin, four doubles and two twins. Her crew quarters allow for a staff of up to ten people, while the twin Caterpillar 3512B engines mean a top speed of 17 knots and a maximum cruising range of 3,500 nautical miles at 11 knots.

This custom composite superyacht has been entirely designed by the yard’s in-house team, just like Victoria de Mar II (ex-Happy Days), the other 50 metre yacht launched by Delta Marine in 2006. The 50 metre Helios 3 (ex-Arianna) is a family affair. The yacht’s voluminous interior, one of the largest for a yacht of this size, was created by Delta Design in a Polynesian style with Balinese touches. Comfortably accommodating 12 guests, the layout includes four double guest cabins on the lower deck and a dedicated upper deck for the owner with a suite, lounge, private outdoor deck, dining area and a room that can be customised for children or family members. A gymnasium and private office are located on the main deck in the space typically allocated for the master suite. Helios 3 is powered by twin 1,650hp Caterpillar 3512B engines giving a top speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of 14.5 knots and a range a 5,000 nautical miles at 13 knots. Builder: Delta Marine Naval Architecture, Exterior & Interior Design: Delta Design Former names: Arianna

This custom composite superyacht has been entirely designed by the yard’s in-house team, just like Victoria de Mar II (ex-Happy Days), the other 50 metre yacht launched by Delta Marine in 2006. The 50 metre Helios 3 (ex-Arianna) is a family affair.

The yacht’s voluminous interior, one of the largest for a yacht of this size, was created by Delta Design in a Polynesian style with Balinese touches. Comfortably accommodating 12 guests, the layout includes four double guest cabins on the lower deck and a dedicated upper deck for the owner with a suite, lounge, private outdoor deck, dining area and a room that can be customised for children or family members. A gymnasium and private office are located on the main deck in the space typically allocated for the master suite.

Helios 3 is powered by twin 1,650hp Caterpillar 3512B engines giving a top speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of 14.5 knots and a range a 5,000 nautical miles at 13 knots.

Originally known as Project C-2014, she was built for an experienced yacht owner, as you can tell from her name. The interior, designed by Carol Williamson and Associates is formal and classical with fluted walnut columns and raised panel joinery in a high-gloss finish. There is lavish amount of stone aboard as well, all cut in the yard’s new state-of-the-art cutting facility. Builder & Naval architecture: Christensen Exterior Styling: Christensen Interior Styling: Carol Williamson

Originally known as Project C-2014, she was built for an experienced yacht owner, as you can tell from her name. The interior, designed by Carol Williamson and Associates is formal and classical with fluted walnut columns and raised panel joinery in a high-gloss finish. There is lavish amount of stone aboard as well, all cut in the yard’s new state-of-the-art cutting facility.

The first of two 50 metre Christensen models launched within a week of each other at the yard’s Washington state facility, Silver Lining is powered by twin MTU diesel engines for a top speed of 17 knots. Accommodation for 12 guests is split across six cabins. Builder/exterior design: Christensen Interior design: Carol Williamson

The first of two 50 metre Christensen models launched within a week of each other at the yard’s Washington state facility, Silver Lining is powered by twin MTU diesel engines for a top speed of 17 knots. Accommodation for 12 guests is split across six cabins.

Chasseur is the sistership to Silver Lining, but retains a distinct style with a silver hull and a more modern décor by Varo Interior Design featuring bleached sycamore woodwork, rich rosewood accents and semi-precious stonework. Twin 1,650hp Caterpillar 3512C engines push her to a top speed of 16 knots, while the total fuel capacity of 58,673 gallons allows for a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles at 14 knots. Builder/exterior design: Christensen Interior design: Varo

Chasseur is the sistership to Silver Lining, but retains a distinct style with a silver hull and a more modern décor by Varo Interior Design featuring bleached sycamore woodwork, rich rosewood accents and semi-precious stonework. Twin 1,650hp Caterpillar 3512C engines push her to a top speed of 16 knots, while the total fuel capacity of 58,673 gallons allows for a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles at 14 knots.

This elderly yacht was built as Seapine for Theodore C Hollander at the time of the 1929 Wall Street Crash. She has since had many owners and has been altered in appearance several times since WWII. Yanbu is based in Greece. Builder: Bath Iron Works Naval Architecture & Exterior Styling: Henry J. Gielow

This elderly yacht was built as Seapine for Theodore C Hollander at the time of the 1929 Wall Street Crash. She has since had many owners and has been altered in appearance several times since WWII. Yanbu is based in Greece.

The “Floating White House” was originally commissioned as the USCG cutter Electra in 1934. She was renamed the USS Potomac to serve as Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidential yacht until his death in 1945. Refitted in 1995, Potomac is currently available for limited private charters off the coast of San Francisco, California. Builder: Manitowoc Shipbuilding Naval Architecture & Exterior Styling: Manitowoc Shipbuilding / US Coastguard

The “Floating White House” was originally commissioned as the USCG cutter Electra in 1934. She was renamed the USS Potomac to serve as Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidential yacht until his death in 1945. Refitted in 1995, Potomac is currently available for limited private charters off the coast of San Francisco, California.

Built in 1947 for Major Max C Fleishman as Hull #277 at Bath Iron Works, Haida is one of the finest yachts of the immediate post-WWII period and is an excellent example of US yacht building skills. Sold to a fellow New Yorker, Arthur V Davis, she was renamed Elda and, following a resale, spent many years in Greece as Astarte, where she was maintained in first-class condition. Haida has changed hands again in 2002 and underwent a major refit in Dubai for her present owner. Builder: Bath Iron Works Naval Architecture & Exterior Styling: John H. Wells

Built in 1947 for Major Max C Fleishman as Hull #277 at Bath Iron Works, Haida is one of the finest yachts of the immediate post-WWII period and is an excellent example of US yacht building skills. Sold to a fellow New Yorker, Arthur V Davis, she was renamed Elda and, following a resale, spent many years in Greece as Astarte, where she was maintained in first-class condition. Haida has changed hands again in 2002 and underwent a major refit in Dubai for her present owner.

Helios2 was launched from the Palmer Johnson yard under the name Anson Bell - a name that originated from the bell of the British warship HMS Anson that formerly adorned the yacht’s foyer. Sold and renamed Helios2, she was refit and lengthened at Global Yacht Systems in 2006 and tastefully redecorated by Patrick Knowles Designs, working closely with her owners. She features accommodations for twelve in four guest staterooms and an owner’s suite that includes a study, sitting area, and walk-in closet. One of the yacht’s most stunning features is a dramatic centrally-positioned circular stairwell, rising the full height of the boat. She was sold again in 2007 through Fraser Yachts. Builder : Palmer Johnson Naval architecture: Vripack Exterior Styling: Sparkman & Stephens Interior Design: Ramsey Engler/ Patrick Knowles

Helios2 was launched from the Palmer Johnson yard under the name Anson Bell - a name that originated from the bell of the British warship HMS Anson that formerly adorned the yacht’s foyer. Sold and renamed Helios2, she was refit and lengthened at Global Yacht Systems in 2006 and tastefully redecorated by Patrick Knowles Designs, working closely with her owners. She features accommodations for twelve in four guest staterooms and an owner’s suite that includes a study, sitting area, and walk-in closet. One of the yacht’s most stunning features is a dramatic centrally-positioned circular stairwell, rising the full height of the boat. She was sold again in 2007 through Fraser Yachts.

Bliss is the second hull in the Palmer Johnson 170 superyacht series. Her interiors by Nuvolari-Lenard accommodate ten guests in five cabins, while twin MTU diesel engines give her a top speed of 28 knots. Builder: Palmer Johnson Exterior & Interior Design: Nuvolari-Lenard

Bliss is the second hull in the Palmer Johnson 170 superyacht series. Her interiors by Nuvolari-Lenard accommodate ten guests in five cabins, while twin MTU diesel engines give her a top speed of 28 knots.

The third hull in the PJ170 series, S (ex-Sanam) differs from her sisterships Bliss and DB9 in having the new 4000 series MTU 16V M93L engines and the four-cabin layout, meaning total accommodation for eight guests and eight crew. Long-term Palmer Johnson collaborators Nuvolari Lenard provided the interior design once again. Builder: Palmer Johnson Interior/exterior design: Nuvolari Lenard Former name: Sanam

The third hull in the PJ170 series, S (ex-Sanam) differs from her sisterships Bliss and DB9 in having the new 4000 series MTU 16V M93L engines and the four-cabin layout, meaning total accommodation for eight guests and eight crew. Long-term Palmer Johnson collaborators Nuvolari Lenard provided the interior design once again.

Built to high standards by Trinity Yachts, the original owner spared no expense in ensuring that she compares favourably in terms of style, quality and engineering to Northern European-built vessels. Her palatial interior was originally designed by Claudette Bonville but has been refitted several times. She accommodates twelve guests in a master, two kings, two twins, and one VIP. She was purchased by a new owner in December 2009 who changed her name from Katharine to Keri-Lee III. She subsequently spent several months at the Rybovich yard, emerging in the Spring of 2010 with a renconfigured sundeck incorporating a larger helipad and an enclosed forward section incorporating a massage room. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Claudette Bonville / Marie Meiko

Built to high standards by Trinity Yachts, the original owner spared no expense in ensuring that she compares favourably in terms of style, quality and engineering to Northern European-built vessels. Her palatial interior was originally designed by Claudette Bonville but has been refitted several times. She accommodates twelve guests in a master, two kings, two twins, and one VIP. She was purchased by a new owner in December 2009 who changed her name from Katharine to Keri-Lee III. She subsequently spent several months at the Rybovich yard, emerging in the Spring of 2010 with a renconfigured sundeck incorporating a larger helipad and an enclosed forward section incorporating a massage room.

This impressive yacht was completed as Intrepid for a casino owner in 1992. In 1997 she was acquired by an Arab buyer and was placed under management of the Greek Latsis fleet. Tacanuya was lengthened by nine metres during a complete refit at Lusben Shipyard, Italy in 1997 to the designs of Studio Scanu, and she recently completed her second refit. Builder: Swiftships Exterior Styling: Grant Robinson / Studio Scanu Interior Design: Alberto Pinto / Jean-Louis Mainguy

This impressive yacht was completed as Intrepid for a casino owner in 1992. In 1997 she was acquired by an Arab buyer and was placed under management of the Greek Latsis fleet. Tacanuya was lengthened by nine metres during a complete refit at Lusben Shipyard, Italy in 1997 to the designs of Studio Scanu, and she recently completed her second refit.

Originally constructed as Southern Breeze for an American, this yacht had a string of distinguished owners prior to being acquired by Henry Ford II in the 1980s. Modernized and refitted to the design of Jon Bannenberg at Palmer Johnson in 1994, a subsequent French owner changed her name to Robur IV and she was later renamed Patagonia following her purchase by a Chilean. She changed hands once again, and, following a refit at Stabbert Maritime that replaced her old Fairbanks-Morse diesels with modern Caterpillars and extended her swim platform, she was renamed Revelation. A second refit in 2006 with naval architecture by Kirilloff & Associates and interior and exterior styling by Joseph Artese Design added an owner’s suite, bringing the number of staterooms to seven. Now named Stargazer, she resides in Cartagena, Colombia, with her owners. Builder: Zigler Naval Architecture: Zigler (1964)/ Kirilloff & Associates (2006) Exterior Styling: Zigler (1964) / Joseph Artese (2006) Interior Design: Joseph Artese

Originally constructed as Southern Breeze for an American, this yacht had a string of distinguished owners prior to being acquired by Henry Ford II in the 1980s. Modernized and refitted to the design of Jon Bannenberg at Palmer Johnson in 1994, a subsequent French owner changed her name to Robur IV and she was later renamed Patagonia following her purchase by a Chilean. She changed hands once again, and, following a refit at Stabbert Maritime that replaced her old Fairbanks-Morse diesels with modern Caterpillars and extended her swim platform, she was renamed Revelation. A second refit in 2006 with naval architecture by Kirilloff & Associates and interior and exterior styling by Joseph Artese Design added an owner’s suite, bringing the number of staterooms to seven. Now named Stargazer, she resides in Cartagena, Colombia, with her owners.

Amazingly, this is the fifth Mia Elise (her former name) that Trinity Yachts has built for an American owner who obtains as much pleasure from creating his yachts as he does from selling them. Sold in May 2007, she is now renamed Mustique. Her interior designer, Dee Robinson, says, “Every aspect of this yacht’s layout, traffic patterns, and amenities was designed to create a pleasurable and efficient charter yacht.” Her interior was inspired by the Paris Ritz — a neo-classic French Empire style with light colors and delicate marquetry and parquetry with an ebonized trim, loose furniture from Italian manufacturer Colombo, and Bergamo fabrics. She can accommodate twelve guests in five king-size staterooms and one twin. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Dee Robinson

Amazingly, this is the fifth Mia Elise (her former name) that Trinity Yachts has built for an American owner who obtains as much pleasure from creating his yachts as he does from selling them. Sold in May 2007, she is now renamed Mustique. Her interior designer, Dee Robinson, says, “Every aspect of this yacht’s layout, traffic patterns, and amenities was designed to create a pleasurable and efficient charter yacht.” Her interior was inspired by the Paris Ritz — a neo-classic French Empire style with light colors and delicate marquetry and parquetry with an ebonized trim, loose furniture from Italian manufacturer Colombo, and Bergamo fabrics. She can accommodate twelve guests in five king-size staterooms and one twin.

Built in aluminium and sporting a light blue hull, this semi-displacement motor-yacht from Delta Marine was delivered under extreme secrecy. Silver Shalis is the successor of a famous yacht built by Abeking & Rasmussen in the 1980s. Not much is known about the new vessel except that she has twin MTUs offering a cruise speed of 15 knots and a maximum speed of 18.5 knots. Builder & Naval Architecture: Delta Marine Exterior Styling: Langan Design Associates Interior Design: Jonathan Quinn Barnett

Built in aluminium and sporting a light blue hull, this semi-displacement motor-yacht from Delta Marine was delivered under extreme secrecy. Silver Shalis is the successor of a famous yacht built by Abeking & Rasmussen in the 1980s. Not much is known about the new vessel except that she has twin MTUs offering a cruise speed of 15 knots and a maximum speed of 18.5 knots.

The first hull of the Newcastle 5500 series, she made her world debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011. Exterior styling is by Murray & Associates and interior design by Claudette Bonville. ABS classed and MCA compliant, Sovereign (ex-Harbour Island) is a six-stateroom yacht featuring two king master suites, one on the main deck and one on the skylounge deck forward plus a VIP king guest stateroom below. Additional amenities include an infinity pool on the split-level sundeck, a raised veranda on the main aft deck and an expansive built-in seating area aft of the alfresco dining area on the skylounge aft deck. Builder & Naval Architecture: Newcastle Marine Exterior Styling: Murray & Associates Interior Design: Claudette Bonville

The first hull of the Newcastle 5500 series, she made her world debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011. Exterior styling is by Murray & Associates and interior design by Claudette Bonville.

ABS classed and MCA compliant, Sovereign (ex-Harbour Island) is a six-stateroom yacht featuring two king master suites, one on the main deck and one on the skylounge deck forward plus a VIP king guest stateroom below. Additional amenities include an infinity pool on the split-level sundeck, a raised veranda on the main aft deck and an expansive built-in seating area aft of the alfresco dining area on the skylounge aft deck.

Lady D was built in 1976 as an oil rig supply ship. She was refitted as a yacht in 2004 and has a cruising speed of 12 knots. At one time she was chartered to the Discovery Channel for the making of a series of feature films on new animal and plant species. Builder & Naval Architecture: Quality Shipbuilders Exterior Design: Halter Marine

Lady D was built in 1976 as an oil rig supply ship. She was refitted as a yacht in 2004 and has a cruising speed of 12 knots. At one time she was chartered to the Discovery Channel for the making of a series of feature films on new animal and plant species.

Built by Halter Marine in New Orleans, Louisiana, Quattroelle Shadow launched in 1981. With naval architecture and interior design by Shadow Marine, Quattroelle Shadow has a beam of 40 feet and a 12ft draft. She can accommodate 10 guests and has 12 crew members. She received a refit in 2006. Builder & Naval Architecture: Halter Marine Interior Design: Shadow Marine

Built by Halter Marine in New Orleans, Louisiana, Quattroelle Shadow launched in 1981. With naval architecture and interior design by Shadow Marine, Quattroelle Shadow has a beam of 40 feet and a 12ft draft. She can accommodate 10 guests and has 12 crew members. She received a refit in 2006.

Seanna is the only new entry into the list of the biggest US-built superyachts in 2015, after she was lengthened during a refit. Built by Delta Marine in 2000, Seanna's naval architecture is by Doug Sharp and the exterior design is by Glade Johnson. Builder: Delta Marine Naval Architecture: Doug Sharp Exterior Designer: Glade Johnson

Seanna is the only new entry into the list of the biggest US-built superyachts in 2015, after she was lengthened during a refit. Built by Delta Marine in 2000, Seanna's naval architecture is by Doug Sharp and the exterior design is by Glade Johnson.

Al Shoua was built by Rockport Yacht & Supply Co. in 1980 as the offshore service vessel Interceptor. She was purchased by Shadow Marine who converted the 56m vessel into a shadow vessel under the project name Paladin Shadow II. At present no details are available on the features of Al Shoua, but like most other support yachts we can imagine that she carries a lot of toys and features a helicopter hangar. Builder & Naval Architecture: Rockport Yacht & Supply Co. Exterior Styling: Lay, Pitman & Associates Interior Design: Shadow Marine

Al Shoua was built by Rockport Yacht & Supply Co. in 1980 as the offshore service vessel Interceptor. She was purchased by Shadow Marine who converted the 56m vessel into a shadow vessel under the project name Paladin Shadow II. At present no details are available on the features of Al Shoua, but like most other support yachts we can imagine that she carries a lot of toys and features a helicopter hangar.

Designed by the yard’s in-house team, Lady Sara was originally named Lady Linda by her first owner. She has been specially designed with a wide 10.2m beam and limited draught of 2.4m, ideal for the shallow waters of Florida and The Bahamas where the yacht is mainly based. Lady Sara was built in aluminium, and she’s ABS classed and MCA compliant. Her contemporary interior was designed by Evan K Marshall and accommodates up to 12 guests on board. Lady Linda is powered by twin 3,384hp Caterpillar engines giving a top speed of 20 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles at 10 knots. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Evan K Marshall Previous name: Lady Linda

Designed by the yard’s in-house team, Lady Sara was originally named Lady Linda by her first owner. She has been specially designed with a wide 10.2m beam and limited draught of 2.4m, ideal for the shallow waters of Florida and The Bahamas where the yacht is mainly based. Lady Sara was built in aluminium, and she’s ABS classed and MCA compliant.

Her contemporary interior was designed by Evan K Marshall and accommodates up to 12 guests on board. Lady Linda is powered by twin 3,384hp Caterpillar engines giving a top speed of 20 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles at 10 knots.

Launched in April 2010, Skyfall is another Trinity to feature a Patrick Knowles interior. She accommodates five guest staterooms on the lower deck and a full-beam master with panoramic windows on the main deck. The queen guestroom below is set up for handicap access, while an elevator services the three interior decks. The main deck also showcases a piano, cigar, and wine bar aft, and an exercise room is situated on the bridge deck above. She was previously known as Mi Sueno. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: *Patrick Knowles *Previous name: Mi Sueno

Launched in April 2010, Skyfall is another Trinity to feature a Patrick Knowles interior. She accommodates five guest staterooms on the lower deck and a full-beam master with panoramic windows on the main deck. The queen guestroom below is set up for handicap access, while an elevator services the three interior decks. The main deck also showcases a piano, cigar, and wine bar aft, and an exercise room is situated on the bridge deck above. She was previously known as Mi Sueno.

The owner of this expedition-capable vessel spent four-and-a-half years researching yards before settling for the Gulfport, Mississippi yard. With plans to use her to cruise the remote parts of the world, Unbridled features an enviable complement of water toys and a huge skylounge, among other globe-charting amenities. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Patrick Knowles

The owner of this expedition-capable vessel spent four-and-a-half years researching yards before settling for the Gulfport, Mississippi yard. With plans to use her to cruise the remote parts of the world, Unbridled features an enviable complement of water toys and a huge skylounge, among other globe-charting amenities.

Named Carpe Diem, this all-aluminium trideck motor yacht has a length of 58.2m. ABS classed and MCA compliant, she has naval architecture and an exterior design by the in-house team, while her interior was styled by Carol Williamson. Carpe Diem is an all-American yacht that oozes Hollywood glamour. The layout accommodates 10 or 12 guests in a Master, a VIP, three doubles and a convertible fourth one. The general arrangement is conventional, but features nice touches like an unusual corridor in the middle of the main deck giving easy access to each side of the yacht, and a galley configured with a bar to welcome guests. On the technical side, Carpe Diem is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516B Series II HD of 2,523kW each. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Carol Williamson

Named Carpe Diem, this all-aluminium trideck motor yacht has a length of 58.2m. ABS classed and MCA compliant, she has naval architecture and an exterior design by the in-house team, while her interior was styled by Carol Williamson. Carpe Diem is an all-American yacht that oozes Hollywood glamour.

The layout accommodates 10 or 12 guests in a Master, a VIP, three doubles and a convertible fourth one. The general arrangement is conventional, but features nice touches like an unusual corridor in the middle of the main deck giving easy access to each side of the yacht, and a galley configured with a bar to welcome guests.

On the technical side, Carpe Diem is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516B Series II HD of 2,523kW each.

Pangaea is an expedition yacht, originally built as Samantha Lin for an experienced US owner who then purchased another large expedition yacht, Big Roi (now Force Blue) that was built in Denmark. As a result, Samantha Lin was sold on, and was then resold to yet another American with baseball interests who renamed her Pangaea, the name of the primordial supercontinent that split to create America, Africa, and Europe. She has since been sold again and taken off the charter market. The current owner uses her to set fishing records around the world. She underwent a major refit in 2008 at Bay Ship & Yacht Co. in California, when her stern was lengthened by around 2.5 metres to incorporate a fishing platform. Builder: Halter Marine (1999) / Bay Ship & Yacht Co. (2008) Naval architecture & Exterior Styling: Trinity Yachts Interior Design: Owner / Samantha Staats Previous names: Samantha Lin, Dream

Pangaea is an expedition yacht, originally built as Samantha Lin for an experienced US owner who then purchased another large expedition yacht, Big Roi (now Force Blue) that was built in Denmark. As a result, Samantha Lin was sold on, and was then resold to yet another American with baseball interests who renamed her Pangaea, the name of the primordial supercontinent that split to create America, Africa, and Europe. She has since been sold again and taken off the charter market. The current owner uses her to set fishing records around the world. She underwent a major refit in 2008 at Bay Ship & Yacht Co. in California, when her stern was lengthened by around 2.5 metres to incorporate a fishing platform.

Hasabi II is unusual in that she was built in 1950, a time when very few large yachts were constructed following the post-war economic slump. Originally built as Danginn for the Texan oil millionaire Daniel K Ludwig, she was later acquired by the renowned Greek shipowner John Latsis for use by his daughter. She underwent a major refit in 2006 and was renamed Chrysalis. She now features a contemporary interior and is reportedly available for charter. Builder: Welding Naval architecture & Exterior Styling: John H. Wells

Hasabi II is unusual in that she was built in 1950, a time when very few large yachts were constructed following the post-war economic slump. Originally built as Danginn for the Texan oil millionaire Daniel K Ludwig, she was later acquired by the renowned Greek shipowner John Latsis for use by his daughter. She underwent a major refit in 2006 and was renamed Chrysalis. She now features a contemporary interior and is reportedly available for charter.

Launched by Trinity Yachts in 2016, Imagine... is hull number T062 in the Gulfport-based yard's impressive fleet. The exterior styling for this tri-deck motor yacht was created by long-time collaborator Geoff Van Aller, while both the hull and superstructure were built from aluminium to AB classification. Power comes from a pair of 3,386hp Caterpillar 3516C engines and her total interior volume is believed to be in excess of 800GT. Builder / naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior styling: Geoff Van Aller

Launched by Trinity Yachts in 2016, Imagine... is hull number T062 in the Gulfport-based yard's impressive fleet. The exterior styling for this tri-deck motor yacht was created by long-time collaborator Geoff Van Aller, while both the hull and superstructure were built from aluminium to AB classification. Power comes from a pair of 3,386hp Caterpillar 3516C engines and her total interior volume is believed to be in excess of 800GT.

Pearl is the largest yacht to emerge from the Palmer Johnson yard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She was launched as La Baronessa for a Singaporean owner and was renamed Frequency when acquired by a Turkish businessman with interests in cell phones. She later became Shubra II and was again renamed, this time becoming Pearl. Naval architecture is by Sparkman & Stephens of New York and styling and interior design by Nuvolari-Lenard of Italy. She is rumoured to have sat for years while being tied up in court cases, but is happily renamed and back on the water. Builder: Palmer Johnson Naval architecture: Sparkman & Stephens Exterior Styling & Interior Design: Nuvolari-Lenard

Pearl is the largest yacht to emerge from the Palmer Johnson yard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She was launched as La Baronessa for a Singaporean owner and was renamed Frequency when acquired by a Turkish businessman with interests in cell phones. She later became Shubra II and was again renamed, this time becoming Pearl. Naval architecture is by Sparkman & Stephens of New York and styling and interior design by Nuvolari-Lenard of Italy. She is rumoured to have sat for years while being tied up in court cases, but is happily renamed and back on the water.

Damaged by fire during her construction at Trinity Yachts in 2002 and subsequently rebuilt in Brisbane, Australia, Grand Rusalina (ex-Ulysses) is a solidly-constructed explorer-type yacht capable of traversing the world’s oceans with ease and in the greatest of comfort. She can accommodate 14 guests and is alleged to have a range of some 8,000nm. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Owner / Ricky Smith / FMCA Previous name: Ulysses

Damaged by fire during her construction at Trinity Yachts in 2002 and subsequently rebuilt in Brisbane, Australia, Grand Rusalina (ex-Ulysses) is a solidly-constructed explorer-type yacht capable of traversing the world’s oceans with ease and in the greatest of comfort. She can accommodate 14 guests and is alleged to have a range of some 8,000nm.

The first Trinity designed by the Bannenberg studio, Bacarella features four very large guest staterooms on her lower deck, and a full-beam main-deck master with a large his-and-hers en suite forward. Her 1,041 tons of displacement give Bacarella her vast interior volume which is offset by a dramatic interior palette of unusual materials and pale colors. Builder & Naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Exterior Styling: Geoff Van Aller Interior Styling: Bannenberg & Rowell

The first Trinity designed by the Bannenberg studio, Bacarella features four very large guest staterooms on her lower deck, and a full-beam main-deck master with a large his-and-hers en suite forward. Her 1,041 tons of displacement give Bacarella her vast interior volume which is offset by a dramatic interior palette of unusual materials and pale colors.

Built by Trinity Yachts, Mia Elise II is ABS classed and MCA compliant. She has a length of 60.35m with a relatively small draft of 2.4m allowing access to most of the harbours in the world. Mia Elise II is designed by the yard’s in-house team and has an interior by Patrick Knowles. The full-beam upper deck houses a skylounge, an office, a VIP stateroom and the master suite forward with a private foredeck, meaning that owners will enjoy a panoramic view on the sea. Mia Elise II accommodates a total of 13 guests in a master, a VIP and five double cabins including four on the lower deck. Deprived of her logical place, the wheelhouse is located forward on the main deck, slightly raised to offer more space for two levels of crew quarters below. Nine cabins can host 18 crew. Mia Elise II is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 engines of 3,385hp each and will reach a maximum speed of 19 knots and a range of 4,350 nautical miles at 10 knots. Builder / naval architecture: Trinity Yachts Interior design: Patrick Knowles Previous name: Areti

Built by Trinity Yachts, Mia Elise II is ABS classed and MCA compliant. She has a length of 60.35m with a relatively small draft of 2.4m allowing access to most of the harbours in the world.

Mia Elise II is designed by the yard’s in-house team and has an interior by Patrick Knowles. The full-beam upper deck houses a skylounge, an office, a VIP stateroom and the master suite forward with a private foredeck, meaning that owners will enjoy a panoramic view on the sea. Mia Elise II accommodates a total of 13 guests in a master, a VIP and five double cabins including four on the lower deck.

Deprived of her logical place, the wheelhouse is located forward on the main deck, slightly raised to offer more space for two levels of crew quarters below. Nine cabins can host 18 crew.

Mia Elise II is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 engines of 3,385hp each and will reach a maximum speed of 19 knots and a range of 4,350 nautical miles at 10 knots.

After four and half months in the yard at Bay Ship & Yacht Co. in San Francisco SuRi emerged with 11 metres added to her mid-body. The sun deck benefitted from an extended al fresco dining area as well as an expanse of sunning and shade areas. The bridge and heli deck also benefited from the added length which allows for a larger lounge area. An extended guest lounge has also been added to the existing lounge which can either be closed off in glass and fully climate controlled or opened right up for the indoor outdoor affect on those balmy south Pacific nights. Two full beam guest cabins have been installed on the mezzanine level in addition to the two existing cabins which have also been expanded. SuRi can now accommodate not only 12 guests but six guests’ staff in the guest cabins, along with 14 crew. SuRi is featured in Refit 2013. Builder: Halter Marine Naval Architecture: Halter Marine / Boris Kiriloff Exterior Styling: Stan Antrim Interior design: Jeffrey Botwin

After four and half months in the yard at Bay Ship & Yacht Co. in San Francisco SuRi emerged with 11 metres added to her mid-body. The sun deck benefitted from an extended al fresco dining area as well as an expanse of sunning and shade areas. The bridge and heli deck also benefited from the added length which allows for a larger lounge area.

An extended guest lounge has also been added to the existing lounge which can either be closed off in glass and fully climate controlled or opened right up for the indoor outdoor affect on those balmy south Pacific nights. Two full beam guest cabins have been installed on the mezzanine level in addition to the two existing cabins which have also been expanded. SuRi can now accommodate not only 12 guests but six guests’ staff in the guest cabins, along with 14 crew.

Lady M,Palmer Johnson's 64 metre flagship, offers power and grace in abundance, with a top speed of 28 knots and styling by Nuvolari Lenard. She features large open decks that flow into a beach house interiors. Her sleek profile is shared by her much smaller SportYacht sisters, which start at around the 36 metre mark. Builder: Palmer Johnson Naval architecture: Palmer Johnson Exterior & Interior design: Nuvolari Lenard

Lady M,Palmer Johnson's 64 metre flagship, offers power and grace in abundance, with a top speed of 28 knots and styling by Nuvolari Lenard. She features large open decks that flow into a beach house interiors. Her sleek profile is shared by her much smaller SportYacht sisters, which start at around the 36 metre mark.

Previously known as Project Invader, Delta Marine's Invictus is its second largest build yet. She is built with an ice strengethened steel hull and a composite superstructure which was designed by Delta Design. With such a large range and features such as a pool on the sundeck, a theatre, and a gymnasium, this boat has the capability of keeping her guests entertained on long hauls. At 65.5m, Invictus is Delta's 'made in America' superyacht that is designed for world domination. She was officially delivered on 1 July in Seattle, Washington to a North American client. The key is her remarkable volume – a prodigious 1,945GT – which leaves ample space for an innovative layout. Builder: Delta Marine Naval architecture & Exterior styling: Delta Design Interior design: Diane Johnson

Previously known as Project Invader, Delta Marine's Invictus is its second largest build yet. She is built with an ice strengethened steel hull and a composite superstructure which was designed by Delta Design. With such a large range and features such as a pool on the sundeck, a theatre, and a gymnasium, this boat has the capability of keeping her guests entertained on long hauls. At 65.5m, Invictus is Delta's 'made in America' superyacht that is designed for world domination. She was officially delivered on 1 July in Seattle, Washington to a North American client. The key is her remarkable volume – a prodigious 1,945GT – which leaves ample space for an innovative layout.

Golden Shadow, part of the aptly named ‘Golden Fleet’, acts as the overflow accommodation and support vessel for Golden Odyssey, whose Saudi Arabian owner, HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan, a keen oceanographer, makes it available for scientific purposes worldwide in support of the Living Oceans Foundation, of which he is chairman. The yacht carries Golden Eye, an amphibious 10-seater Cessna 208 with Wipair floats, as well as many specialpurpose tenders, and offers a range of scientific laboratories and accommodation for up to 11 visiting scientists and pilots. It is often seen in the company of Golden Osprey, a 29m sport fishing vessel. Golden Shadow was built in the USA by the now-defunct San Diego builder Campbell Industries to the design of Francis & Francis, and was refitted in 2006. Builder: Campbell Industries Naval architecture: Campbell Industries / Francis & Francis Interior design: Francis & Francis

Golden Shadow, part of the aptly named ‘Golden Fleet’, acts as the overflow accommodation and support vessel for Golden Odyssey, whose Saudi Arabian owner, HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan, a keen oceanographer, makes it available for scientific purposes worldwide in support of the Living Oceans Foundation, of which he is chairman.

The yacht carries Golden Eye, an amphibious 10-seater Cessna 208 with Wipair floats, as well as many specialpurpose tenders, and offers a range of scientific laboratories and accommodation for up to 11 visiting scientists and pilots. It is often seen in the company of Golden Osprey, a 29m sport fishing vessel. Golden Shadow was built in the USA by the now-defunct San Diego builder Campbell Industries to the design of Francis & Francis, and was refitted in 2006.

Explorer has had many lives, starting out as Clipper Cap Haitien, before being converted to a Shadow Marine vessel. In 2011, she had a major hull extension, to bring her from her former length of 51.8 metres to her current length of 67 metres. Now Explorer has been reimagined with a new layout. The latest refit was undertaken in order to add an additional deck dedicated to the owner’s use, which comprises the owner’s stateroom, private lounge, gym and spa. Other refit work included creating a movie theatre and upgrading all the audio visual and IT systems. Moving the helipad up also allowed the creation of a new open sun deck, providing ample entertaining spaces, and an elevator has been installed to serve all decks. Builder: Candies Shipbuilders Naval Architecture: Candies Shipbulders / Boris Kiriloff Exterior Styling: Boris Kiriloff Interior Design: Joseph Artese Former names: Peaceful Fish, Clipper Cap Haiten, Ensco Tender, Tender Tide, Paladin Shadow, Save Our Seas, Danah Explorer

Explorer has had many lives, starting out as Clipper Cap Haitien, before being converted to a Shadow Marine vessel. In 2011, she had a major hull extension, to bring her from her former length of 51.8 metres to her current length of 67 metres. Now Explorer has been reimagined with a new layout. The latest refit was undertaken in order to add an additional deck dedicated to the owner’s use, which comprises the owner’s stateroom, private lounge, gym and spa. Other refit work included creating a movie theatre and upgrading all the audio visual and IT systems. Moving the helipad up also allowed the creation of a new open sun deck, providing ample entertaining spaces, and an elevator has been installed to serve all decks.

This vessel, described as a ‘sport utility’ vessel by the yard that converted her, owes her rugged commercial appearance to her former life as an oil rig support vessel. Global (ex-Allure Shadow) is half yacht and half toy carrier, offering six double guest cabins with balconies, a saloon/dining room, a sky lounge with panoramic views opening to a forward observation deck, an 8m-long freshwater swimming pool, cinema, games-room/library and a full gymnasium with spa area. Her huge decks can carry, among other toys, a helicopter and its full logistical needs plus a large sport fishing vessel. She also boasts that she can host an event for 200 people in a single climate-controlled room. Builder: Bender Shipbuilding & Repair(1982) / Shadow Marine (2007) Naval architecture / exterior styling: Lay, Pittman & Associates Interior design: Shadow Marine/ Kimberley Gonzales Former names: Belle, HOS Belle, Point Belle, State Belle

This vessel, described as a ‘sport utility’ vessel by the yard that converted her, owes her rugged commercial appearance to her former life as an oil rig support vessel. Global (ex-Allure Shadow) is half yacht and half toy carrier, offering six double guest cabins with balconies, a saloon/dining room, a sky lounge with panoramic views opening to a forward observation deck, an 8m-long freshwater swimming pool, cinema, games-room/library and a full gymnasium with spa area. Her huge decks can carry, among other toys, a helicopter and its full logistical needs plus a large sport fishing vessel. She also boasts that she can host an event for 200 people in a single climate-controlled room.

Launched at the Delta Marine shipyard in Dakota Creek in September 2016, Albatross is the second-largest yacht from this American yard to date. Very few details are known about this highly secretive project, but it is understood that her semi-displacement steel hull supports a GRP superstructure and three teak decks. Builder: Delta Marine

Launched at the Delta Marine shipyard in Dakota Creek in September 2016, Albatross is the second-largest yacht from this American yard to date. Very few details are known about this highly secretive project, but it is understood that her semi-displacement steel hull supports a GRP superstructure and three teak decks.

Built by Delta Marine in the Pacific Northwest, Laurel has a steel hull and composite superstructure and is the second largest yacht to be built in North America since the Great Depression. Her sun deck extends fore and aft of a central observation room, the forward part being a belvedere terrace and the aft offering a gym, spa pool and sunbathing. Laurel is a stunning yacht that showcases design efficiency. Tenders are stored on the lower deck and launched through doors to port and starboard. Aft of the boats is a diving room that opens to the large bathing platform created by opening the stern door. The master suite is positioned amidships on the main deck, flanked by private side decks, and is entered through a private lobby that opens forward to the bedroom through a sitting room/office. The forward part of the main deck is devoted to a crew mess and leisure area. The interior features a blend of anigre and is furnished in a comfortably eclectic style. Notably, the central staircase spirals around a three-storey-high glass sculpture depicting marine life by Seattle artist Mary van Cline. Builder / naval architecture: Delta Marine Exterior styling / interior design: Donald Starkey

Built by Delta Marine in the Pacific Northwest, Laurel has a steel hull and composite superstructure and is the second largest yacht to be built in North America since the Great Depression. Her sun deck extends fore and aft of a central observation room, the forward part being a belvedere terrace and the aft offering a gym, spa pool and sunbathing.

Laurel is a stunning yacht that showcases design efficiency. Tenders are stored on the lower deck and launched through doors to port and starboard. Aft of the boats is a diving room that opens to the large bathing platform created by opening the stern door. The master suite is positioned amidships on the main deck, flanked by private side decks, and is entered through a private lobby that opens forward to the bedroom through a sitting room/office. The forward part of the main deck is devoted to a crew mess and leisure area.

The interior features a blend of anigre and is furnished in a comfortably eclectic style. Notably, the central staircase spirals around a three-storey-high glass sculpture depicting marine life by Seattle artist Mary van Cline.

Built to ABS class in steel and aluminium with naval architecture by Trinity, she was the largest yacht launched in the USA in 2011. MCA classed, the interior design of Cocoa Bean is the work of Evan K Marshall, accommodating 12 guests in six staterooms, while twin 2626hp Caterpillar engines give her a range of 6,000 nautical miles at 13 knots. Builder: Trinity Yachts Naval architecture & Exterior styling: Trinity Yachts Interior design: Evan K Marshall

Built to ABS class in steel and aluminium with naval architecture by Trinity, she was the largest yacht launched in the USA in 2011. MCA classed, the interior design of Cocoa Bean is the work of Evan K Marshall, accommodating 12 guests in six staterooms, while twin 2626hp Caterpillar engines give her a range of 6,000 nautical miles at 13 knots.

Automobile manufacturing mogul Horace Dodge named Delphine after his daughter, and his motor yacht was a familiar sight around Detroit and Chicago in the 1920s. She was equipped with an unusual quadruple steam expansion engine designed by her owner, which gave her an impressive top speed of 15 knots. During World War II she served as the flagship of Admiral King, the Commander-in-Chief of the US Fleet. Laid up in 1962, she was bought by the Seafarers International Union for use as a headquarters ship but fell into disrepair in the early 1990s. She was later acquired by a Singapore company which planned to convert her into a mini-cruise liner for Asian waters, but this sale fell through. Happily, she was purchased by a Belgian woman, Ineke Bruynooghe, and a thorough restoration and conversion brought both the yacht and her original steam engines back to new condition. She is now for sale. The only surviving steam-powered superyacht, Delphine is featured in The Superyachts, Volume 17. Builder: Great Lakes Engineering Works Designer: Henry J Gielow Former names: Dauntless, USS Dauntless

Automobile manufacturing mogul Horace Dodge named Delphine after his daughter, and his motor yacht was a familiar sight around Detroit and Chicago in the 1920s. She was equipped with an unusual quadruple steam expansion engine designed by her owner, which gave her an impressive top speed of 15 knots. During World War II she served as the flagship of Admiral King, the Commander-in-Chief of the US Fleet.

Laid up in 1962, she was bought by the Seafarers International Union for use as a headquarters ship but fell into disrepair in the early 1990s. She was later acquired by a Singapore company which planned to convert her into a mini-cruise liner for Asian waters, but this sale fell through. Happily, she was purchased by a Belgian woman, Ineke Bruynooghe, and a thorough restoration and conversion brought both the yacht and her original steam engines back to new condition. She is now for sale. The only surviving steam-powered superyacht, Delphine is featured in The Superyachts, Volume 17.

Launched in time for the 2010 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from Derecktor Shipyards in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the 85.6m superyacht Aquila (ex-Cakewalk) is a full displacement, oceangoing superyacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure designed and engineered by Derecktor with the assistance of Azure Naval Architects and BMT Nigel Gee. Aquila holds two records — she is the largest yacht ever built in the USA by volume and in 2016 she became the largest yacht ever refitted in the UK, following an extensive overhaul at the Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth. The elegant exterior styling is by Tim Heywood while the traditional cherry-lined interior is by Liz Dalton. The yacht, owned by Charles and Diane Gallagher, accommodates 12 guests on main deck with the owners seven-room suite above. She’s operated by 23 crew and carries three custom tenders each over 30 feet LOA. Aquila (ex-Cakewalk) is featured in volume 25 of The Superyachts. Builder: Derecktor Shipyards Naval architecture: Derecktor / Azure Naval Architects Exterior styling: Tim Heywood Interior design: Liz Dalton Previous name: Cakewalk Refit: 2016

Aquila holds two records — she is the largest yacht ever built in the USA by volume and in 2016 she became the largest yacht ever refitted in the UK, following an extensive overhaul at the Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth. The elegant exterior styling is by Tim Heywood while the traditional cherry-lined interior is by Liz Dalton. The yacht, owned by Charles and Diane Gallagher, accommodates 12 guests on main deck with the owners seven-room suite above. She’s operated by 23 crew and carries three custom tenders each over 30 feet LOA.

Top 50 US-built yachts

Endless Summer | 49.99m (164')

built in 2017, USA

The USA has produced many fine yachts over the years, with the largest measuring in excess of 70 metres. We count down the top 50 largest in the world, starting with a recent launch.

Endless Summer was delivered earlier this year following close collaboration between Delta Marine and Christensen Yachts. Currently offered for charter with Y.CO she boasts a top speed of 16 knots and a homely, neutral-toned interior that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

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